The Constructor

APRIL 7, 2013

All equipment employed in the concrete crack repair operation must be inspected before, during, and after the repair project to ensure proper. Concrete Cracks Concrete Technology Construction Equipments Crack Repair Cracks equipments Repairing'

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Earlier this month, the Englewood Construction team was honored to be recognized as one of the Best Restaurant Contractors in Chicago by Chicago Architects. This recognition also got me thinking about what sets a really great restaurant contractor apart from a general construction firm. Restaurant Infrastructure Intricacies.

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Construction equipment operators can perform inspections in the field and submit them immediately with the Vehicle and Equipment Inspection feature on Temeda’s smartphone-based asset management application. This highly modernized approach to performing vehicle and equipment inspections is a great…

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

No matter the size, any agricultural property, mining operation, or construction project needs heavy equipment. Of course, heavy equipment’s diversity in terms of applications and size can be of great help. The face of agriculture, mining, and construction have changed, thanks to heavy equipment and plant.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 19, 2023

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. It also helps minimize accidents and uphold professionalism within the construction industry.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 8, 2021

The drones can also be used for bridge or other infrastructure inspections, according to the article. A federal innovation grant is helping the Wyoming Department of Transportation and Wyoming Highway Patrol launch a statewide drone program. According to the article, most departments of…

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Inspections Infrastructure Wyoming Transportation 86

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 24, 2023

Wouldn’t it be great if the entire jobsite — the general contractor, subs, designers, owners, equipment vendors and material suppliers — were all working in sync with the data that shifts with each condition change, progress report, change order, telematics warning and machine inspection?

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Construction Equipment

JANUARY 9, 2020

New York City officials are pushing to legalize the use of drones for facade inspection after an architect was killed by falling construction debris, according to a Dezeen report. While it is illegal to fly a drone in most of the city, the technology would speed up inspection and improve worker…

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 10, 2020

According to Pilot online, a traditional inspection would require a construction crew to build and move scaffolding to carefully look… After a storm swept through Hampton Roads in mid-April, surveying the wing-swept damage at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia was likely to take several weeks.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 16, 2021

Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. If you’re running a construction business, you’ll need to learn how to properly store and manage different materials on construction sites. Here are some safety tips to consider in handling and storing construction materials: 1.

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The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

Hence, the bridge must be regularly inspected and maintained for the benefit of its users. There are three levels of inspection: 1. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure. General inspection: Usual inspection of representative parts of a structure.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Over eighty percent (80%) of construction projects are over-budget, late, or not competed correctly. Fortunately there are proven processes to better manage construction costs, schedules, and quality. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen. Better Manage Construction Costs.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 2, 2013

The app provides btep-by-step instructions for gathering data and completing equipment inspection reports in the field.' IronPlanet has launched a new iPad app for field inspectors.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 3, 2019

Volvo CE has opened its second Volvo Certified Used Center (VCU) in North America, at Alta Equipment in New Hudson, Michigan. At these centers, off-lease Volvo equipment undergoes a 140-plus point inspection, is refurbished to OEM standards using genuine parts, all factory updates completed, and…

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Equipment Michigan Leases Inspections 79

Lets Build

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Safety violations on construction sites aren’t uncommon—just look at these statistics: Over 20% of all fatal workplace accidents in the EU during 2019 took place in the construction industry, making it the top industry for fatal injuries. of non-fatal accidents due to safety violations took place on construction sites in the EU.

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Safety Accidents OSHA Construction 141

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2018

As a contractor, the thought of an OSHA inspection and possible violations probably makes you a little nervous. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. Here are four construction safety strategies to consider: Know the OSHA Regulations.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

A massive fire took hold of a construction site in Charlotte, NC. Construction sites face fire-related incidents daily. Startling data from OSHA states that burn-related injuries make up 5% of fatalities in construction sites. The equipment can cause sparks and are combustible if a fire starts. It was May 19 th , 2023.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 5, 2024

As temperatures drop, the risks for contractors and construction workers multiply, from cold stress-related ailments to hazardous working conditions. Let’s explore key hazards and essential safety tips to navigate construction in the winter. Vehicles should also be inspected and maintained.

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Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

How would you describe your process of creating daily construction reports? If you can simplify your daily construction reports by recording the right information correctly, you can finish in minutes right from the job site—no more after-hours paperwork in the office. What’s your biggest fear as a construction project manager?

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

According to an article in The State Press, the service would allow construction workers to call Phone-A-Drone to inspect work… A group of Arizona State graduate students invented a drone company called “Phone-A-Drone” as part of a class project, and are now considering it for a future enterprise.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

How Inventory Control Saves Construction Teams Resources. Practicing inventory control helps your construction team save time & money while keeping you organized. All sorts of businesses rely on inventory to provide goods and services to their customers, but when it comes to construction, supplies and materials are truly essential.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 12, 2019

Concrete construction activities should be done on the basis of the job site specifications, methods and drawings. Concrete inspection and testing should be executed by experienced personnel to ensure that requirements of the specifications, methods and drawings are satisfied.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

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Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

A company called Inspecticon has released what it says is the construction equipment industry's first completely mobile inspection application. Designed for iPhone, iPad, or Android devices, the Inspecticon mobile app allows entry of inspection details and photos in the field, and uploading through an Internet connection.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. While digital transformation is a priority for 71% of construction firms , adoption has been slow, owing to the complexity and fragmentation of the industry.

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Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 23, 2019

EHS Today reports that The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is stepping up the use of drones to inspect worksites. OSHA reportedly used drones with cameras to conduct nine inspections of employer facilities in 2018, along with an additional nine in 2019. The group has…

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Inspections OSHA Employment Safety 59

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. Now, even small firms can afford to construct and implement mobile apps into their business. Here are some processes in the construction industry that can make an easy conversion to mobile. Site Inspections.

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Mobility Inspections Construction Safety 232

Construction Equipment

MARCH 25, 2021

Regularly inspecting equipment is always worthwhile to prevent future downtime and lengthen the life of your machine, and a machine’s undercarriage is especially important to keep an eye on. Jared Haughton, Volvo CE's product sales manager for used equipment, offers inspection tips and advice for…

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Inspections Equipment Products Management 102

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 24, 2014

OSHA issued a directive for enforcing requirements of the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. The new directive provides OSHA compliance personnel with direction on performing inspections where power-operated equipment, covered by Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks in Construction , is present on a construction worksite.'

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Inspections OSHA Equipment Construction 68

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 9, 2014

In most areas of the country when building an inground pool, permits along with inspections are required as with any construction process. Structural, Electrical and Plumbing inspections during construction, and a Final inspection when you finish building your inground pool.

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Inspections Electrical Construction Permits 45

Lets Build

JUNE 23, 2023

What do your construction KPIs look like? Your construction KPIs should do more than measure a project’s health—they should show you where profit and productivity are dropping, why they’re dropping, and how to fix the issue. If they all revolve around your financials, you might be shrinking your own profit margins.

Profitability 78

Profitability Cash Flow Products Construction 78

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

MAGNET Inspect is software designed to facilitate data processing workflow for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) infrastructure inspection that manages large UAV data sets to create inspection reports. It will work with models from virtually any UAV, the company says, and when combined with Intel…

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs. Delineate procedures for preventive maintenance, inspection, adjustment, lubrication and cleaning necessary to minimize repairs.

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Equipment Schedule Inspections Safety 227

Construction Equipment

JUNE 21, 2019

A new system tested in southwest Michigan aims to improve bridge deck inspections using 3D optical bridge evaluation, known as 3DOBS. According to Rick Dobson, a research scientist at the Michigan Tech Research Institute, the high-quality camera can be attached to the trailer hitch of any vehicle…

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Inspections Michigan 62

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Cat Inspect is a mobile application that allows users to download machine-specific inspection forms and capture actionable information during their walkarounds. Inspection types include Technical Analysis (TA1) inspection forms and Preventive Maintenance (PM) checklists.

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